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Colorado Trout Unlimited has over 10,000 members representing 23 chapters across the state. They act as advocates and conservators for their home rivers, conducting projects in stream restoration, water quality protection, and more. The on-the-ground, grassroots efforts of our members and volunteers are what sets CTU apart from most other conservation groups.

Legislative Advocacy

Responsible Use

Though perhaps best known for its role in defeating the Two Forks Dam proposal in 1980, Colorado Trout Unlimited’s influence can be seen on hundreds of miles of rivers ranging from Durango to Denver to Fort Collins.

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Our blog serves as the news and information hub for the Colorado Trout Unlimited community. The contributions are from and for people with National Trout Unlimited, Colorado Trout Unlimited, and local chapters of Colorado Trout Unlimited. We encourage all members to read and post often!

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Colorado Trout Unlimited is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and the Colorado afilliate of Trout Unlimited recognized by Charity Navigator as a four-star charity. Your donations are 100% tax-deductible. Thank you for your generous support!

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Annual Reports

Colorado TU Annual Report 2016. “Trout Unlimited was visible and active at all levels – local, state and national. TU’s commitment and effective work sold me on the worth and merit of the organization, and I have been an active member and supporter for over 20 years. And the results? Through advocacy and legal work, TU was successful in protecting the Gunnison River with the defeat of both of those issues. TU was also instrumental in working with Colorado Parks and Wildlife to research and resolve the issues of Whirling Disease in the Gunnison over the past 20 years. Today I am catching large Gunny rainbows (see photo) again in the canyon and am very thankful for all TU has done to restore “my fishing hole”!” Marshall Pendergrass, President, Colorado TU

Colorado TU Annual Report 2015 “Collaboration is at the heart of many of our efforts, as we teamed with irrigators on conservation projects and flood restoration, engaged with public and private grantors to stretch the impact of our donors’ generous support, and partnered with agencies and water users to launch the cooperative “Learning by Doing” effort to conserve the Colorado River headwaters. The local relationships built by our 24 local Chapters allow TU to be an effective partner with these efforts all over the state.” Marshall Pendergrass, President, Colorado TU

Colorado TU Annual Report 2014. “Conservation success doesn’t happen overnight – it takes thoughtful planning, effective execution, and perseverance in the face of challenges. In 2014, Colorado TU enjoyed some remarkable successes that were the culmination of years of effort. From the Roan Plateau to the Fraser River, we saw campaigns that started a decade or more ago reach major milestones.” Rick Matsumoto, President, Colorado TU

Colorado TU Annual Report 2013. “We’ve made ourselves stronger and more professional, we’re more disciplined about the business of non-profit conservation, and as a result we’ve ensured that our mission will continue to advance for years to come. As you look through this report and see some of our results, I hope you’ll agree that our efforts are paying off for our mission – from river restoration to youth education.” Rick Matsumoto, President, Colorado TU

Colorado TU Annual Report 2012. “In fiscal year 2012, Trout Unlimited in Colorado invested approximately $1.6 million toward its programs for conservation, education, and grassroots activity, as well as nearly $1.2 million for on-the-ground projects in partnership with local chapters. Examples of what we’ve accomplished together include the victories on the Roan Plateau, on the Upper Colorado River at Windy Gap, and with the Colorado rule for conserving roadless lands. These important accomplishments will have direct impact on the health of our rivers and streams, and your opportunity to enjoy (and fish!) them well into the future.” Sinjin Eberle, President, Colorado TU

Colorado TU Annual Report 2011. “Trout Unlimited in Colorado invested nearly $1.4 million toward its core programs for conservation, education and grassroots activity, as well as nearly $500,000 for on-the-ground projects in partnership with local chapters. That investment was leveraged by the remarkable network of grassroots volunteers that is TU’s hallmark. Colorado TU members contributed more than 58,000 volunteer hours during the past year, equal to the work of 29 full-time employees and worth an additional $1.3 million.” Sinjin Eberle, President, Colorado TU

Colorado TU Annual Report 2010. “Between the energy and involvement of the chapters, the savvy and experience of the state council, and the expertise and dedication of National TU staff, Colorado TU has had a banner year in terms of the number of accomplishments, the rise in member involvement, and the strategic importance of the successes. As you read this year’s annual report, I hope you feel some pride in being a part of this success, because it certainly does not happen without you.” Sinjin Eberle, President, Colorado TU

Colorado TU Annual Report 2009. “Most people who live here cite something about the outdoors as one of the primary reasons they are here – it’s a great place to live. But no natural habitat can exist without clean and plentiful water, and in 2009 Colorado Trout Unlimited once again fulfilled the role of being the best sportsman and conservation group focused on protecting and restoring Colorado’s rivers. It’s what we know, it’s what we are passionate about, and it’s what we do.” Sinjin Eberle, President, Colorado TU

Colorado TU Annual Report 2008. “The pages of this report are a testament to the influence and effectiveness of CTU and our volunteers have had over the past year. We have become a highly respected organization for responsible conservation in Colorado and intend to stay that way.” Ken Neubecker, President, Colorado TU

Colorado TU Annual Report 2007. “From statewide policy making to local education and habitat projects, our success and growth is largely due to the remarkable work of TU volunteers. In 2007, our members throughout the state contributed a record 46,000+ volunteer hours to promote conservation of Colorado’s streams and to help educate the next generation of anglers and conservationists.” David Nickum, Executive Director, Colorado TU

Colorado TU Annual Report 2006. “We launched two major new initiatives that will help us in taking our message of coldwater conservation to the angling public and to the next generation – the National Fly Fishing Championships and our Youth Conservation and Flyfishing Camp.” David Nickum, Executive Director, Colorado TU

Time is running out! If you have not acquired your exclusive Protect Our Rivers Colorado license plate, then you need to now! We have a quota to meet before the end of June 2018.

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Colorado TU has 10,000+ members in 24 chapters across the state. They are the lifeblood of the organization, the reason we can say that Colorado TU is the state’s largest grassroots conservation organization.